PRO

Joseph Manuel Ruiz's Legal Cases (152)

Call for a FREE consultation Call (281) 717-6520 Message View Profile

Criminal defense

State v. J.W.

Feb 15, 2012

OUTCOME: Not Guilty by Jury

Possession of marijuana case where client gave a friend a ride. During a routine traffic stop, client's friend hides weed in center console. Cops arrest both for possession. Client testified in fron ... t of jury he didn't have knowledge of the drugs and, therefore, never had "possession."

DUI and DWI

State v. E.G.

Dec 01, 2011

OUTCOME: Not Guilty by Jury

DWI where client nearly crashed into a police car after driving wrong way in downtown and blew .000 but was arrested nonetheless on theory that he was intoxicated off of marijuana. Methodically cross- ... examined the State's expert Drug Recognition Expert to create reasonable doubt.